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Chalcedony and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO2

Chalcedony and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Tigers Eye physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chalcedony and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Chalcedony and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.

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